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<p>The Horsemen, and the Wildcats, went to battle in the middle game of Saturday's triple header. Both teams featured dominate rushing attacks, and the team who attacked the ground the best, would prove to come out on top. The Wildcats scored first, and the Horseman quickly answered. After taking a 14-7 lead, Sleepy Hollow scored 20 consecutive points, to lead the game 27-14, completing the upset, and sending Sleepy Hollow to States. In this article, we breakdown what we saw from both teams throughout the game. </p>
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<p><strong>Nicholas DiNapoli | Sr | RB | 5'9" 150-Pounds </strong></p>
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<p>The Senior back, had a solid performance for the Wildcats. Westlake used a mix of Option, and Wing T formations, leading to a majority of runs from the Senior. The line did its job in the first half, and in return DiNapoli looked unstoppable early. Standing at 5'9, he displayed good strength, fighting through defenders, for solid gains. I like this footwork, in Wing T formations, as he changed his footwork nicely. I liked his ability to find gaps, and once he was past the line, he displayed some underrated speed which allowed him to take the ball an additional few yards on each play. </p>
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<p><strong>Michael DeMartino | Sr | QB | N/A</strong></p>
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<p>DeMartino, was another Westlake player who impressed me. Playing QB in a Wing T, and Option offense seems easy, but with multiple different formations, and players to watch on the defensive side of the ball, the IQ displayed by him impressed me. Multiple snaps, the Mike was identified, and it seemed the play was changed as the defense was read. He showcased good decision making, in the Option Game, making the right read, and allowing his team to pick up yards on the ground. I liked his speed, and he was tough to bring down in space. Passing was limited, but he did have some solid throws, with decent accuracy throughout the game. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402254' first='Brayden' last='Richardson'] | Sr | RB | 6'0" 205-Pounds</strong></p>
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<p>The Senior RB, has been electric this season, and is the top rusher in Section One , picking up multiple offers. The ground game has flourished with Richardson in the backfield. Richardson, had outstanding footwork in the backfield. Every time he touched the ball, it seemed it would be a first down. He had outstanding speed, and displayed a high IQ, finding gaps, by slowing down the play behind the line. I liked his elusiveness, and in space he was impossible to bring down. A D1 program is getting a steal with the RB, he will be a top back in the future easily. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1804198' first='Gilbert' last='Onwe'] | Sr | WR | 5'10" 180-Pounds</strong></p>
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<p>The Senior WR, is a prospect I like a lot. His speed stands out, and he is a real threat with the ball in his hands. With a mainly rushing attack, the passing game, isn't the biggest focal point of the offense. Despite this, the 5'10 receiver still makes an impact every game. Onwe displayed good route running, and hands throughout the game. Onwe has a deadly first step with his speed, and excels in separation. He is a major weapon in slant routes, and in space, he is an elite threat who can reach his top speed with ease. With track speed, good luck catching the elite Senior Wide Out. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1902932' first='Jeremiah' last='Bowen'] | Jr | QB | N/A</strong></p>
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<p>Bowen plays a crucial role in the Sleepy Hollow offense, and with a championship on the line, he had an outstanding game. Bowen is a dual-threat guy who can affect any game. Bowen had a solid game passing and threw a beautiful touchdown pass, displaying good accuracy, and a strong arm. With pressure in his face, the Junior QB, stood tall in the pocket, and placed the ball in the perfect window for his receiver to make the catch. Bowen was also a solid runner for the Horsemen. He had multiple carries, and displayed a quick burst, with solid speed which opened the game for the passing attack and the other backs on the Sleepy Hollow Roster. </p>
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The Horsemen, and the Wildcats, went to battle in the middle game of Saturday's triple header. Both teams featured dominate rushing attacks, and the team who attacked the ground the best, would prove to come out on top. The Wildcats scored first, and the Horseman quickly answered. After taking a 14-7 lead, Sleepy Hollow scored 20 consecutive points, to lead the game 27-14, completing the upset, and sending Sleepy Hollow to States. In this article, we breakdown what we saw from both teams throughout the game.
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